Missing Student

Policy on Missing Students in University Courtyard

For purposes of this policy, a resident may be considered a “missing person” if the
resident’s absence is suspiciously different to his/her usual pattern of behavior
and/or unusual circumstances may have caused the absence.

Each student living on-campus has the option to register a confidential contact person
(on the Emergency Contact card) to be notified in the event that the student is determined
to be missing. Any missing person under the age of 18 that are not emancipated will
have their parent or guardian notified as well. Only authorized campus officials and
law enforcement persons in furtherance of a missing person investigation may have
access to this information.

In the event of a missing student, University Courtyard will (1) conduct a health
and safety check of the resident’s room, (2) attempt to contact the student via cell
phone, email or other means, and (3) identify other students who may be aware of the
missing person’s whereabouts (i.e. roommate, friends, classmates, other residents,
etc). If University Courtyard is unable to make contact with the potential missing
student they will contact Fresno State Police Department at 559-278-8400 and the Dean
of Students. University Courtyard officials will assist FSPD and the University in
the investigation of any missing student. FSPD will enter students into the California
Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) as a Missing Person. FSPD will also
send a “Be on the Lookout” broadcast to California law enforcement agencies through
CLETS

How to Report a Missing Person

To report a missing person contact University Courtyard at 559.278-2677 or the Fresno
State Police Department, 559.278-8400 or 911 (from any campus phone).